adj
galore
guh-LAW
Galore (adj) means In great abundance (always placed after the noun it describes). Example: “There were prizes galore at the fair.”
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In great abundance (always placed after the noun it describes).
"There were prizes galore at the fair."
"The buffet had food galore for everyone."
How to use galore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLots and lots of something — used right after the noun, not before it.
Common mistake
Unlike most adjectives, "galore" goes after the noun: "bargains galore," not "galore bargains."
Common pairings
bargains galore
prizes galore
food galore
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Word forms
- Plural
- galores
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Etymology
Borrowed from Irish go leor and Scottish Gaelic gu leòr, meaning "enough" or "plenty."
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What does “galore” mean?
The word “galore” means in great abundance (always placed after the noun it describes). In plain terms, lots and lots of something — used right after the noun, not before it.
How do you pronounce “galore”?
“Galore” is pronounced guh-LAW (/ɡəˈloɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “galore” in a sentence?
Here is “galore” used in a sentence: “There were prizes galore at the fair.”
What part of speech is “galore”?
“Galore” is an adjective.
Where does the word “galore” come from?
The word “galore” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Borrowed from Irish go leor and Scottish Gaelic gu leòr, meaning "enough" or "plenty.".
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